Wellington, United States – November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving week wasted no time building momentum as 98 horses jogged for FEI inspection ahead of the start of the ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* competition. With the lineup set and anticipation high, the stage is set for a fast, competitive, and exciting week in the International Arena.
Momentum continued to build as the next feature stepped into the ring: the $32,000 Holiday & Horses Two-Phase Special CSI 4*, sponsored by LeMieux. The class delivered speed, precision, and international depth, with Egypt’s Nayel Nassar (EGY) topping the field aboard Dorado de Riverland, owned by Evergate Stables. Nassar stopped the clocks in 35.98 seconds in Phase 1 and 36.31 seconds in Phase 2, a performance that held strong through the remaining entries.
Jad Dana (LBN) and Leonidas, owned by Burr Associates, secured second after a lightning-fast 35.99-second opening, followed by 38.56 in the jump-off phase to secure the runner-up position.
Just fractions behind, Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (USA) piloted Kantibes to third for Gut Einhaus, recording times of 36.91 and 38.72 seconds across the two segments.
Final Results – $32,000 Holiday & Horses Two-Phase Special CSI 4*
1) Nayel Nassar (EGY) & Dorado de Riverland – 0 / 0 – 36.31
2) Jad Dana (LBN) & Leonidas – 0 / 0 – 38.56
3) Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (USA) & Kantibes – 0 / 0 – 38.72
Source: Press Release from Wellington International
Photos: © Wellington International / Cassidy Klein
